TROUSSEAU                      

Our Tierras (Lands) Trousseau is a rare variety from eastern France and it’s found only in Patagonia. With a colour that ranges from tea to dark pink, a nostalgic aroma reminding honey and pollen, and subtle and ethereal flavours.
Product File

Product:
Estepa Tierras (Lands) Trousseau 2006
Varietal Composition: Trousseau 100% (Pinot Gris from Río Negro)
Origin: Upper Valley of the Negro River, 39.2º latitude south, Patagonia - Argentina
Type of Soil: Sandy and clayish, with alluvial deposits from the Andes mountains
Estate: "La Antigua" ("the old one")
Age of the Vineyard 40 years old
Plantation Density: 5.700 plants/ha
Training System: Low espalier
Winter Pruning: Simple Guyot
Green Pruning: Bud positioning in November
Harvest Day: Last two weeks of March
Produccíon: 32 hl/ha

Vinification


Harvest: Manual
Pressing: Entire berry
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation Time: 19 days
Temperature: 16/18ºC (maximum)
Malolactic Fermentation: No
Stabilisation: Cold 15 days
Annual Production: 13.000 bottles
Stowing Time in Bottles: 3 months (minimum)

Analysis


Alcohol: 13,4 %
Total Acidity: 6,15 g/l (tartaric acid)
PH: 3,4
Residual Sugar: 1,8 g/l

Tasting Notes

Colour: Subtle nostalgic pink
Aroma: Exotic fruits and ápices, coffee
Flavour: Very delicate, varietal, great acidity
Aftertaste: Sensual wine with fresh start and expresive long finish